1. John E. Mendiola
6306 Meadow Haven
San Antonio, Texas 78239
210-861-6154
mendiolajohn@hotmail.com
Heavy Structures Mechanic Sheet Metal Mechanic Composite Mechanic
Overhaul Maintenance Back Shop Experience Pre-Preg Fabrication
Critical Safety Items (CSI) Fabrication & Installation Wet Layup Processes
FAA & DoD Compliant Pneumatic Tool Experience Carbon Fiber Processes
Precision Mold & Tool-Government Division, San Antonio November 2013-December 2014
Aircraft Component Fabrication Mechanic
Performed structural and composite fabrication for U.S. Air Force designated Critical Safety
Items (CSI) on Northrop Grumman T-38, Lockheed Martin F-16 & C-130, and Boeing KC-135,
F-15 & F-18
A.O.G. Resources LLC, San Antonio September 2012-June 2013
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Performed routine and non-routine structural and composite maintenance and repair for Delta's
B757-200 heavy check program.
Performed “L” checks on Delta's DC-9-50 line on this short term contract to extend annual flight
performance utilizing web based AMM’s, SRM’s, OMM’s and Engineering support as required
utilizing all aerospace fastener removal, layout, and installation procedures.
Cody Pools, Inc., San Antonio March 2012-September 2012
Designer
Design in ground swimming pools per customer requirements utilizing computer based design in
3D renderings.
Job Aire Group Inc., San Antonio May 2011-February 2012
Structures Mechanic
Performed heavy structural routine and non-routine letter checks on UPS MD-11, Airbus A300,
and Delta's 757 in accordance with Boeing and Airbus SOPM’S, AMM, SRM’S, and engineering
drawings utilizing all aerospace fastener removal, layout and installation procedures.
AECOM Government Services, Randolph AFB, November 2010-April 2011
Aircraft Structural Mechanic (November 2010-April 2011)
Performed Sheet Metal and AGM duties to accomplish TCTO’s 841 thru 850.Removed and
installed Hi-Lok fasteners and required components in fatigue critical locations (FCL) on flight
compartment longerons, in preparation for NDI (Non-Destructive Inspection) on Northrop T-38
Talon.
2. M7 Staffing & Business Solutions, San Antonio June 2010-November 2010
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Performed structural and composite P to C (passenger to cargo) modifications on ATR 42 and
ATR 72.
Performed structural support for the AAMP (Army Avionics Modernization Program) in
accordance with Rockwell Collins drawings on the C-23 Sherpa SAM (Safety Avionics
Modification) program.
URS Corporation, Randolph AFB July 2009-June2010
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
TCTO 717 CEM. Removed and replace left and right hand longerons and all attached clips and
fittings using a combination of solid rivets, Hi-Loks, and jobolts.Upper FS 284. Cut, trim, fit, and
install the upper aft longeron and formers using Hi-Loks and solid rivets.TCTO 749. Fit, trim,
and install new composite bird resistant windshields. Includes aligning and installing new hinges
on aircraft.TCTO 733. Replacement of FS 325 bulkhead. Remove and replace inlet skins and
side skins. Cut, splice, and repair skins, longerons, stiffeners, and webs. All maintenance
performed on Northrop T-38 Talon.
M7 Aerospace LP, San Antonio, September 2004-July 2009
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Fabricated webs, stiffeners, and skins using drawings and technical data for Boeing KC-135
spoiler.
Traveled to Medford, OR to perform overhaul, maintenance, and repairs on Erickson EH 64 sky
crane.
Fabricated sub- assemblies for Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter,
Sikorsky, MD Helicopter, Metro, ATR 42 and 72, Erickson Air Crane, HondaJet, and
AgustaWestland.
Traveled to Philadelphia, PA to manufacture and perform structural and carbon fiber
modifications, repairs, and layout work IAW engineering drawings and work orders on
AgustaWestland AW139 and AW119.
San Antonio Aerospace LP, San Antonio, July 2002-September 2004
Composite Mechanic
Performed structural and composite routine and non-routine maintenance on BBJ 727 737,747,
DC 8,9,10, Airbus A300, CRJ 200, and MD-11.
Certificates and Training Records:
Alabama State Department of Education in Automotive Mechanics-1983
Judson Community Education-Basic CAD Drafting-1997
Deutch Tubing Repair (Permaswage.)-2002
UPS General Maintenance Manual-2002
FAA Aging Aircraft Wiring and Part 43 Seminar- 2003
CAI Safety Systems-Basics of Fall Protection Awareness-2005
St. Philip's College-Principles of Lean Manufacturing-2008
